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Penguins' Matt Murray: Draws Tuesday start

Murray is slated to start Tuesday's home game against the Blue Jackets, the Penguins' official site reports.

Analysis:

At this stage, the tilt profiles as a first-round Stanley Cup playoff preview, with the two teams likely to face each other once the postseason commences. With the Penguins holding a one-point edge over Columbus through 78 games, Tuesday's contest is a big one in terms of which team secures home-ice advantage. Murray and the Penguins have won two straight after the team dropped four in a row, while the Blue Jackets have lost three straight decisions.

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